Sometimes you want a traditional ballad, sometimes you just need to dance. River Driver scratches both of those itches and everything in between. Playing an eclectic mix of traditional Irish Fiddle tunes, pub songs, country, and classic rock- all with screaming fiddle solos. Get ready to clap and sing with your friends at the local pub!
River Driver has performed twice so far at city and/or fire department events in which I am associated. I look forward to future events that we might be able to have them perform again! They have a great stage presence and can really get the audience into their performances. The classic rock solos on the fiddle (yeah, you read that right) are amazing and a lot of fun. The fiddler really gets into his performance and the cheers from the audience were an indication that they were really enjoying it. The guitarist/lead singer has a way with his guitar that sounds amazing and he was a lot of fun to watch as he interacted with the audience. I look forward to being able to work with them again as they are all very friendly and down-to-earth guys.
Response from River Driver:
Thank you so much! Thanks for your generous hospitality and we hope to play for y'all again soon!
River Driver is an explosion of energy and talent packaged in a three man dynamo. River Driver brings a wealth of traditional Irish and Celtic tunes combined with a healthy mix of American and country classics. This trio is steeped with talent and energy and is sure to liven up any party or event.
Response from River Driver:
We had such a blast playing Sherman Celtic festival and we are grateful for the invite! We hope to be rocking your stage again soon! Sláinte!
I hired River Driver to perform at an event I hosted. They were the consummate professionals, very flexible and easy to work with.
They arrived early, had all their sound gear ready to go and were set up quickly . They then played a really fun, high energy set that was a mix of Celtic songs with some country and blue grass classics thrown in for fun. Michael is their lead singer and he was hugely entertaining. Aidan just tore up the fiddle and stole the show. Their drummer is hugely talented and provided a fantastic driving rhythm that gave so much energy to the performance. Highly recommended
Response from River Driver:
Thank you so much for the invitation and the hospitality! We hope to be playing for you again soon! Sláinte!
Price Range: $500 and up
Gig Length: 30 - 180 minutes
Languages: English
Expect fast-paced, energetic acoustic rock driven by fiddle solos. You'll hear some songs you know, and many you've never heard before. But all of them will keep your toe tapping, and beer flowing as the audience dances, claps, and sings along.
We can also do an acoustic duet without a drummer. It will not be as loud, but will be just as energetic.
Driven by guitarist Michael Logan and fiddler Shelly New (new to River Driver!), River Driver originally emerged in 2020 out of a shared love of Irish music and folk music. Starting off as a duet, it only took a year for River Driver to find their footing and welcome drummer Danny Rasaily to the roster — and the rest was history.
Showcasing their signature style of Irish acoustic folk rock influenced by Great Big Sea and Blaggards to The Town Pants, The Elders and beyond, River Driver’s debut EP “Traces” was released in 2023, featuring guest musicians John Cleghorn (electric guitar) and Alan Thompkins (five-string banjo). With a reputation for taking audiences on a raucous, foot-tapping, beer-fuelled journey packed with screaming fiddle solos set to masterful percussion and dynamic guitar, River Driver have earned their place as a standout live act too, with a diverse and growing fanbase across the country.
With a host of achievements under their belt, from playing at the North Texas Irish Festival and featuring on The Irish and Celtic Music Podcast to securing a monthly residency at the award-winning Texas pub The Celt and an annual slot for the official Texas St. Patrick’s Day festival in Shamrock, River Driver are now preparing for their biggest year yet. Their first live album, Flanagan’s Shenanigans, launched in March of 2024, paving a way for a slew of live shows throughout the rest of the year.
We can provide a sound system if needed. We are very flexible about the space, PA, and set times.
Sweet Child 'O Mine
Devil Went Down to Georgia
Wagon Wheel
Have You Ever Seen the Rain
Down on the Corner
Galway Girl
John O'Reilly
Drunken Sailor
Folsom Prison Blues
Fisherman's Blues
Seven Nights in Eire
Copperhead Road
Don't Stop Believing
Cocaine Blues
Follow Me Up to Carlow
and more!
Great Big Sea, Alan Doyle, Blaggards, The Young Dubliners, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Guns 'n Roses, The Dubliners, The Pogues, John Denver, Charlie Daniels Band,
We can bring our own PA (details to be arranged) or use an existing PA system. We run in-ear monitors and our own digital mixer.
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